Category Archives: Auto Accidents
How Can Spoliation Letters Help My Car Accident Case?
When a car accident occurs, there is a lot on your mind. Do I need medical attention? What do I tell my insurance company? How do I preserve evidence? A spoliation letter can be helpful. This type letter tells defendants that they need to save pieces of evidence from alteration or destruction. If the… Read More »
Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Crashes
Car accidents claim tens of thousands of lives every year in the United States. Approximately 94% of the fatalities are caused by human error. This is because driving environments are unpredictable. With multiple road users using a variety of different transportation modes, things can get complex on the roadways rather quickly. So what happens… Read More »
Spinal Injuries From a Car Accident
Car accidents happen every day across the United States. These crashes tend to cause a variety of injuries. In fact, statistics show that car accidents cause approximately 869,000 spinal injuries every year. Spinal injuries can be painful and take a long time to heal. Serious injuries can even result in permanent disabilities. While not… Read More »
Woman Killed When Car Crashes Into Post Office
In a car, the brake is separate from the accelerator, but unfortunately, drivers confuse the two sometimes because the pedals are so close together. This is a serious issue that has led to numerous crashes, injuries, and fatalities. This was recently the case in Houston when a driver mistook the gas for the brake,… Read More »
Tire Tread Separation Failure and Accidents
Many of us worry about the reliability of our vehicles. Will I get to work safely? Will my engine light come on? Will my brakes fail? Will I experience a tire blowout? A car is made up of thousands of parts, any of which can malfunction at any time. A tire malfunction can be… Read More »
What to Know About Drug-Impaired Driving
There has been a lot of media attention surrounding drunk driving and how people should not drive after having an alcoholic beverage. But what about consumption of marijuana and other drugs? How does that affect driving? Drugged driving is illegal. Driving impaired by legal or illegal drugs is against the law in all 50… Read More »
What Happens When a Permit Driver Causes a Crash?
It can be an embarrassing situation for a young driver to get into a car accident. It can be even more embarrassing when the driver does not even have their license yet but just a permit. This can be a frustrating situation for the responsible adult who is supposed to be riding along. This… Read More »
Internal Organ Damage from Car Accident
Car accidents can result in a variety of injuries. Internal organ damage is one of the most serious and dangerous injuries that can result from a car accident. Unlike cuts or broken bones, internal injuries are not always immediately visible, which can delay diagnosis and treatment. Even crashes that appear minor can generate enough… Read More »
I Crashed a Rental Car. Am I Covered?
If you crash a rental car, you may assume you have insurance coverage to cover the damages, but this is not always the case. Whether you are covered depends on what insurance you have and how the rental was paid for. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, and many drivers are surprised to learn that… Read More »
Why “Minor” Crashes Can Still Cause Major Injuries
Many people assume that if a car accident causes only slight vehicle damage, the victims must also be fine. Insurance companies often rely on this assumption to downplay claims. However, the reality is very different. Even a low-speed collision that appears harmless can cause injuries that are painful, disruptive, and sometimes long-lasting. Some of… Read More »